Economy, jobs and prices in Colombo, Brazil: official figures
Colombo's gross domestic product was R$ 7.6 billion in 2023 at current prices, 0.07% of Brazil's GDP and the 219th largest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities.
What is the GDP per capita of Colombo?
GDP per person in Colombo was R$ 32,853 in 2023, the 2545th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 92nd lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities; for Brazil as a whole it was about R$ 53,887.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow much of Paraná state's economy is in Colombo?
Colombo produced 1.1% of the GDP of Paraná state in 2023, while holding 2.0% of its 2026 population.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Colombo?
In 2021, the latest year with a breakdown by sector, private services made up 46.8% of Colombo's gross value added, industry 28.5%, public administration, education and health 22.2% and agriculture 2.5% (Brazil: 50.7%, 25.8%, 15.8% and 7.7%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat does the economy of Colombo depend on?
The three activities adding the most value to Colombo's economy in 2021 were other private services (such as finance, property, transport, information and private education and health), public administration, defence, public education and health and social security, and manufacturing. Industry's share of value added was the 117th highest of 320 major Brazilian cities.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Colombo?
Salaried employees of companies and organisations in Colombo earned an average of R$ 3,272.20 a month in 2024 (2.3 minimum wages), the 1087th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities and the 151st lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: R$ 3,932.44).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyAre wages rising in Colombo?
The average monthly salary in Colombo rose from R$ 2,926.94 in 2022 to R$ 3,272.20 in 2024 in current reais (+11.8%; Brazil: +11.0%). In minimum wages it went from 2.4 to 2.3.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many people have formal jobs in Colombo?
Registered companies and organisations in Colombo employed 60,791 people at the end of 2024, 46,274 of them salaried, equal to 25.3% of the estimated population; the 111th lowest of 320 major Brazilian cities (Brazil: 32.0%). Jobs are counted where the workplace is, so they include commuters.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyIs employment growing in Colombo?
Employment in registered firms and organisations in Colombo grew from 55,469 in 2022 to 60,791 in 2024 (+9.6%; Brazil: +8.4%).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyHow many companies are there in Colombo?
11,979 companies and other organisations were active in Colombo in 2024, about 50 per 1,000 residents (the 152nd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities), and they paid R$ 1.9 billion in wages and other pay over the year.
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyWhat is the average income in Colombo?
The median monthly household income per person in Colombo was R$ 1,212 at the 2022 census, the 123rd highest of 320 major Brazilian cities and the 1006th highest of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities (Brazil: R$ 1,000).
Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copyMore figures
- At current prices, not adjusted for inflation, GDP per person in Colombo went from R$ 11,081 in 2010 to R$ 32,853 in 2023, a rise of 196%. Source: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE) · saved copy
How Colombo compares with other cities in Brazil
GDP at current prices (2023)
Colombo ranks 190 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 187 | Botucatu | R$ 8.0 billion |
| 188 | Itapetininga | R$ 8.0 billion |
| 189 | Cachoeirinha | R$ 7.8 billion |
| 190 | Colombo | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 191 | Parnamirim | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 192 | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim | R$ 7.6 billion |
| 193 | Balsas | R$ 7.5 billion |
GDP per person at current prices (2023)
Colombo ranks 229 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | GDP per person at current prices |
|---|---|---|
| 226 | Governador Valadares | R$ 33,488 |
| 227 | Uruguaiana | R$ 33,406 |
| 228 | Castanhal | R$ 32,863 |
| 229 | Colombo | R$ 32,853 |
| 230 | Barbacena | R$ 32,786 |
| 231 | Igarassu | R$ 32,734 |
| 232 | Praia Grande | R$ 32,568 |
Industry share of gross value added (2021)
Colombo ranks 117 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Industry share of gross value added |
|---|---|---|
| 114 | Pouso Alegre | 28.6% |
| 115 | Rondonópolis | 28.6% |
| 116 | Toledo | 28.6% |
| 117 | Colombo | 28.5% |
| 118 | Almirante Tamandaré | 28.4% |
| 119 | São Bernardo do Campo | 28.4% |
| 120 | Trindade | 28.4% |
Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents (2024)
Colombo ranks 152 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Active companies and organisations per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 149 | Araxá | 49.9 |
| 150 | Sete Lagoas | 49.9 |
| 151 | Araguari | 49.9 |
| 152 | Colombo | 49.8 |
| 153 | Cabo Frio | 49.7 |
| 154 | Nova Serrana | 49.2 |
| 155 | Salto | 49.0 |
Average monthly salary of formal employees (2024)
Colombo ranks 170 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary of formal employees |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Itaituba | R$ 3,286.28 |
| 168 | Maceió | R$ 3,284.81 |
| 169 | Jaú | R$ 3,279.89 |
| 170 | Colombo | R$ 3,272.20 |
| 171 | Palhoça | R$ 3,257.72 |
| 172 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 3,253.02 |
| 173 | Itaquaquecetuba | R$ 3,248.03 |
Average monthly salary in minimum wages (2024)
Colombo ranks 169 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average monthly salary in minimum wages |
|---|---|---|
| 166 | Duque de Caxias | 2.3 |
| 167 | Juiz de Fora | 2.3 |
| 168 | Itaquaquecetuba | 2.3 |
| 169 | Colombo | 2.3 |
| 170 | Ipatinga | 2.3 |
| 171 | Sete Lagoas | 2.3 |
| 172 | Presidente Prudente | 2.3 |
People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population (2024)
Colombo ranks 210 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | People employed by registered firms and organisations, % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 207 | Eunápolis | 25.8% |
| 208 | Arapiraca | 25.7% |
| 209 | Ribeirão Pires | 25.6% |
| 210 | Colombo | 25.3% |
| 211 | Votorantim | 24.6% |
| 212 | Castanhal | 24.6% |
| 213 | Petrolina | 24.5% |
Median monthly household income per person (2022)
Colombo ranks 123 of 320, highest first.
| Rank | City | Median monthly household income per person |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | Contagem | R$ 1,212 |
| 121 | Juiz de Fora | R$ 1,212 |
| 122 | Pelotas | R$ 1,212 |
| 123 | Colombo | R$ 1,212 |
| 124 | Ipatinga | R$ 1,212 |
| 125 | Rio Verde | R$ 1,212 |
| 126 | Nova Friburgo | R$ 1,212 |
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Sources
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Estatísticas do Cadastro Central de Empresas (CEMPRE) 2022-2024: local units, companies and organisations, employed persons, salaried employees, wages and average monthly salary (SIDRA table 9509; Brazil, states and the 320 listed municipalities), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 6512e29fcaa1…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Produto Interno Bruto dos Municípios, database 2010-2023 (text format, with layout): GDP, GDP per person and gross value added by sector for every municipality, with IBGE urban hierarchy, metropolitan region, Legal Amazon and semi-arid classifications, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 1179047b0bcc…)
- Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE): Censo Demográfico 2022: mean and median monthly household income per person of residents of permanent private households, Brazil, states and municipalities (SIDRA table 10295), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 34331c7982e4…)
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